NCSoft and Paragon Studios has announced that City of Heroes will be making the transition to free-to-play. Free players will be limited to level 50 and two characters, current subscribers can access the full game and get 400 Paragon Points for in-game purchases per month, while returning players retain and content they already purchased, including expansions and characters.
“Freedom is about getting more content into the hands of our players, whether they are subscribing or playing for free,” said Brian Clayton, Executive Producer for Paragon Studios. “To do this, we ve looked at City of Heroes from the ground up and focused on three ways to enhance the experience by giving our players more choices, greater rewards and the best content we’ve ever produced. And for the first time ever, players can choose to enjoy more than seven years of content for free.”
“After an unforgettable seven years, the City of Heroes franchise remains the world s most popular super-powered MMO, and we re excited to continue that momentum with Freedom,” added Clayton. “Through City of Heroes Freedom, we will be delivering more content to players than ever before, while continuing to expand the ever-evolving City of Heroes storyline and legacy.”
Source: CityofHeroes.com
